Abstract: The present invention discloses a massage apparatus having a housing with a massage formation for contacting a body part of a user. A massage mechanism is oriented within the housing for imparting a massage effect to the massage formation. A light source is provided on the massage formation for conveying an illumination effect from the massage formation. A partially translucent massager is disclosed for providing a visual effect of the underlying massage operation. Further, a roller massage assembly is provided wherein a load imparted to a roller is distributed directly to a structure of the massager for preventing distribution of the load to the massage mechanism.

Abstract: A therapeutic device and method for treating and preventing spinal osteoporosis which includes: a means for supporting a sitting patient; a platform connected to the support means upon which the patient may sit; a means for generating vibrations for vibrating the platform, whereby the vibrations are transmitted from the platform to the patient's axial skeleton. The method includes generating vibrations for vibrating a platform upon which a patient sits and transmitting the vibrations to the axial skeleton of the patient in order to move the axial skeleton along a predetermined path.

Abstract: A spinal treatment system for applying a preselected force regimen to a spine of a patient includes a treatment bed, having a head end and a foot end, is configured to support the patient. A harness is configured to transmit force to a portion of the spine of the patient. A cable having a first end is coupled to the harness and is configured to apply force to the harness. A matrix head is coupled to the cable and is configured to apply a force, having a force magnitude and a force direction, to the cable, so that the force direction varies along more than one axis. A vertical displacement drive is disposed adjacent to the foot end of the treatment bed and is configured to support the matrix head and to displace the matrix head along a vertical axis. A computer is programmed to drive the vertical displacement drive and the matrix head.

Abstract: In combination, vertically percussive vibration and non-symmetrical forces are applied to a patient. The non-symmetrical forces may be generated by a variety of unevenly applied weights that are supported at appropriate body locations in a manner that upsets normal body load symmetry. The non-symmetrical forces in combination with vertically percussive vibrations induce neuromusculoskeletal proprioceptive re-education and development within a living body to correct musculo-skeletal disorders including but not limited to scoliosis. A special posture modifying chair and head-orienting glasses may be used instead of or in addition to unevenly applied weights. An additional force concentrating treatment apparatus is also presented.

Abstract: A non-invasive method and apparatus are provided for treating orthostatic hypotension and for reducing the effects caused there from. An increase in blood and fluid flow in the lower extremities is achieved by vibrating the lower body of the individual at a frequency in the range of 10-120 Hz. The apparatus includes a strap for being secured to a body part of the individual's lower extremities, e.g., the sole of one's foot, and a displacement sensor which senses any movement of the body part. The displacement sensor continuously sends signals to a processor of the apparatus which indicate whether there was any movement of the body part. If the displacement sensor did not sense any substantial movement of the body part for a predetermined period of time the processor sends a signal to a vibrating mechanism. The signal activates the vibrating mechanism causing vibration of the body part for increasing blood and fluid flow in the lower extremities.

Abstract: A shaking exerciser includes a base having two supports between which a pivotable frame is connected. A side frame is connected to one of the two supports and has two roller members. A top pad unit is connected to a top of the pivotable frame and has an extension rod which is connected to the swing rod which extends through the support and extends between the two roller members. A driving device is connected to the base and has a link which is connected to the pivotable frame by an eccentric member so as to pivot the pivotable frame and the top pad unit. The extension rod on the top pad unit swings the swing rod so as to let the top pad unit to move in different directions.

Abstract: Non-invasive methods for treating bone tissue using vibrations or vibratory energy. The bone tissue may have undergone a bone-related medical procedure prior to providing the vibrational treatment.

Abstract: A therapeutic vibration apparatus includes a motor operated vibrator mounted beneath a vibration platform. The motor drives a drive shaft on which a fixed weight is eccentrically mounted. Further, a rotatable weight is eccentrically mounted to the drive shaft. The fixed weight includes a stop protruding outwardly and the rotatable weight is positioned on the drive shaft at a location to be caught by the stop when the shaft is rotating. A controller is used to change the direction of rotation of the motor so that when the drive shaft is rotated in one direction, the rotatable weight is caught by the stop on a side aligned with the eccentric portion of the fixed weight and when the motor is reversed in direction the weight is caught on the other side of the drive shaft in opposition to the eccentric portion of the fixed weight.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for training muscle groups of a human being, whereby vibrations are introduced into the body of the human being by means of at least one vibration plate (8), characterized in that a person (6) is positioned to lie in a horizontally-arranged vacuum chamber (4), such that at least one part of the body of the person (6) for training is outside the vacuum chamber (4) and the feet of the person (6) contact the vertically-arranged vibration plate (8) in the vacuum chamber (4), a pressure below the atmospheric pressure is produced in the vacuum chamber (4), such that the person (6) is drawn against the vibration plate (8) and the vibration plate (8) is made to oscillate and the oscillations generated are introduced into the body of the person (6). The invention further relates to a device for training muscle groups of a human being.

Abstract: A vibrating footplate provides operates at two or more distinct vibration modes to provide improved stimulation to bone and muscle of a human body having multiple modes of resonance.

Abstract: An exercising apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a cup having a lateral side for being adhered to a join section between a leg and a body of the user, an upper side for being adhered to an abdomen of the user, a lower side for being adhered to an anal area of the user, a tube connected to the cup and an air pump for sucking an air inside the cup out through the tube. When the air is exhausted out from the cup, the hypogastrium is bulged, and then when the air gets into the cup, the hypogastrium is restored, such that, the hypogastrium is exercised by being released and contracted.

Abstract: A vibration training apparatus includes a base, a swinging link rod module and a driving mechanism. The swinging link rod module installed on the base has a driving mechanism for driving several swinging link rods for a link rod movement. An eccentric transmission shaft driven by a motor drives the swinging link rod module to produce a linear vibration during the swinging process, and matches with the rotation speed of the motor to drive a support stand to produce vertically up-and-down displacements with vibrations of different frequencies. An adjusting device can be installed between the swinging link rod module and the base for changing the swinging amplitude of the swinging link rod module, such that the driving mechanism can drive the swinging link rod module to linearly change the vibration amplitude and achieve a whole-body vibration effect to stimulate internal organs and improve muscle strengths and blood circulations.

Abstract: A workspace system provides for payment units allowing electrical current and other workspace amenities to be purchased, internalizing the costs of electrical charging stations, thereby promoting their use within public spaces.

Abstract: Aspects of this invention relate to an adjustable bed that may include a motor, including a housing with a flange, an adjustable mattress support having a lateral surface, and an opening with a perimeter disposed within the lateral surface; at least one bracket coupled to the mattress support providing a lateral support surface inside the perimeter of the opening, the lateral support surface shaped and sized to laterally support the flange such that the motor is positioned to impart vibration to a mattress on the mattress support; and a resilient material disposed between the flange and the lateral support surface to provide mechanical insulation therebetween.

Abstract: A therapeutic device, such as an exercise device, includes the principles of osteogenic repair by incorporating a loading mechanism into the exercise device. By doing so, the therapeutic device provides an increased osteogenic effect, thereby enhancing the benefits of the therapy. As an example, a exercise device includes a support surface for supporting all or part of the bodily tissue of an individual using the device. A linear or rotary loading mechanism associated with the frame or a rotational element of the exercise device drives the support surface at a selected load and frequency, thereby inducing mechanical loading of bodily tissue adjacent to the support surface sufficiently to facilitate the growth, development, strengthening, and/or healing of bone tissue. The loading mechanism may be incorporated into any exercise device, including standard exercise devices such as rowing machines, stair climbing machines, elliptical trainers, bicycles, cross-country ski trainers, treadmills, or weight trainers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for improving and developing the strength, coordination, balancing and proprioception of a user. Especially the present invention relates to an exercising device (10) comprising a balancing means (12) and a vibration means arranged to vibrate said balancing means (12).

Abstract: A motor vehicle seat assembly has a seat body including a seat base portion and a seat back portion. A swivel mechanism moves the seat body between a first position for entering or exiting the vehicle and a second position for operating or traveling in the vehicle and includes a weight sensor and a motor for rotating the seat body. When a vehicle door is opened, the motor rotates the seat body into the first position and when the weight sensor detects the presence of an occupant, the motor rotates the seat body into the second position and a seat belt is moved into a position to secure the occupant in the seat body. A pulse sensor triggers an alarm if it detects a pulse rate indicating that the occupant is falling asleep. The assembly further includes a massage system, a heating unit and a cooling unit.

Abstract: A therapeutic device, such as an exercise device, includes the principles of osteogenic repair by incorporating a loading mechanism into the exercise device. By doing so, the therapeutic device provides an increased osteogenic effect, thereby enhancing the benefits of the therapy. As an example, a exercise device includes a support surface for supporting all or part of the bodily tissue of an individual using the device. A linear or rotary loading mechanism associated with the frame or a rotational element of the exercise device drives the support surface at a selected load and frequency, thereby inducing mechanical loading of bodily tissue adjacent to the support surface sufficiently to facilitate the growth, development, strengthening, and/or healing of bone tissue. The loading mechanism may be incorporated into any exercise device, including standard exercise devices such as rowing machines, stair climbing machines, elliptical trainers, bicycles, cross-country ski trainers, treadmills, or weight trainers.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus for use by a crippled person for exercising their hips and legs. The apparatus comprising a base and a seat mounted on the base, the seat having two sides along the longitudinal axis of the seat. Cushions are located on the least two sides of the seat to spread the knees of a user of the exercise apparatus. A handrail mounted on the base over the anterior side of the seat.

Abstract: This is a device to provide massaging stimulus to a driver of an automobile. Massaging heads are installed in the headrest of the car or truck or any moving vehicle to provide stimulus to the base of the skull or the back of the neck of the driver in order to insure that the driver remains alert.

Abstract: A physical therapy apparatus having a padded top surface upon which a patient comfortably reclines in the face up position with the spinal area being placed in contact respective a plurality of massaging members. The massaging members are recessed within the padded top and have a massaging members extending into contact with the patients back while jointly moved along the spine with the members being individually rapidly oscillated in a circular pattern at a selected magnitude of pressure and rate of travel.

Abstract: A reciprocating exercise apparatus is provided which enables the user to exercise lower body muscle groups. The apparatus includes a frame structure means, a user support means having a seat, and a user engagement means. The back end of the user engagement means is pivotally mounted to the frame structure means. An engagement assembly is mounted to the front end of the user engagement means via an assembly support, with the assembly support capable of moving in the upward and downward directions. The lower end of the assembly support is connected by a wheel member to a guide member, which is mounted on the frame structure means. To normally operate the device, the user sits in the seat and pushes against the engagement assembly, with the general thigh portion of the leg, in either the downward, upward, and/or side directions. The wheel member will follow the contour of the guide member. Optional items may include a back support member, handle members, a resistance means, and/or a motor means.

Abstract: A motor vehicle seat having massage units positioned therein and controllable by each user including neck, back and seat. Each massage unit is comprised of a housing having rotational and vibratory members therein that when energized extend beyond the housing in an operative position. When powered off the rotational and vibratory members retract into the housing.

Abstract: The vibrating device for fitness equipment includes a control unit mounted onto a preset location of the fitness equipment; and a vibrating body assembled into a space within the fitness equipment. The vibrating body allows signal transmission with the control unit. The vibrating body has a vibrating source, vibrating seat and massager, the vibrating seat with an exposed part being mounted over the vibrating source. The massager is mounted onto the vibrating seat for human contact. When the control unit transmits an active signal to the vibrating body, the vibrating source is activated, and the vibrating seat is driven synchronously to generate vibration for the desired massage effect.

Abstract: A portable massager adaptable for foot and wrist applications. An elongated resonator plate is formed from a plurality of contiguous hollow flutes oriented in a longitudinal direction. One or more vibrator cutouts are provided in the resonator plate, passing from its upper side to its lower side. A vibrator, preferably capable of operating from low voltage DC, nests within each cutout. A lower sheet covers the lower side of the resonator plate and lower face of the vibrator. An upper sheet accommodates the upper face of the vibrator and covers at least a portion of the upper side of the resonator plate. Top and bottom vinyl covers encase the massager construction. A vibrator control switch may be included in the power line extending from an external electrical connector to the vibrator. The massager may be powered by a wall transformer or by alternative mobile power sources.

Abstract: A foldable battery-powered massage device. The device can be remote-controlled and used in conjunction with chairs, vehicle seats, wheelchairs, beds, aircraft seats, arena seats, etc. A central flexible support surface includes electrically powered vibrating massage elements which provide therapy for the portion of an individual's body that they are applied to. Power is supplied by a removable battery which is secured to a sleeve on the flexible surface. An optional handheld remote control is also provided to allow the user to conveniently control activation, deactivation, speed, the portions of the support surface which are activated, etc.

Abstract: A body vibrator includes a platform disposed above a base, two support devices each having a pivotal arm coupled to the platform for pivotally supporting the platform above the base, a motor-driven reduction gearing device disposed on the base and having an eccentric member coupled to the arm of the one of the support devices for allowing the platform to be rotated and driven by the reduction gearing device. The platform may stably support a user and may be suitably vibrated for massaging the whole user' body and for facilitating the blood and/or lymph circulation of the user and for decomposing the fatty tissue and thus for suitably reducing the fat from the user.

Abstract: A body vibrating device includes two rods rotatably straddled between two plates, two followers attached to the rods and coupled together with a link, two foot supports attached to the followers, a reduction gearing device disposed on the base and having an eccentric member coupled to either of the followers for allowing the followers and the rods and the foot supports to be rotated and driven by the reduction gearing device, and a motor coupled to the reduction gearing device for driving the reduction gearing device to vibrate the followers and the rods and the foot supports. The foot supports may be stably supported and driven or vibrated by the motor.

Abstract: A vibration training apparatus includes a base, a swinging link rod module and a driving mechanism. The swinging link rod module installed on the base has a driving mechanism for driving several swinging link rods for a link rod movement. An eccentric transmission shaft driven by a motor drives the swinging link rod module to produce a linear vibration during the swinging process, and matches with the rotation speed of the motor to drive a support stand to produce vertically up-and-down displacements with vibrations of different frequencies. An adjusting device can be installed between the swinging link rod module and the base for changing the swinging amplitude of the swinging link rod module, such that the driving mechanism can drive the swinging link rod module to linearly change the vibration amplitude and achieve a whole-body vibration effect to stimulate internal organs and improve muscle strengths and blood circulations.

Abstract: Foot elevator comprising a compound prismatoid capable of controlled vertical and horizontal expansion is described. The foot elevator comprising an inflatable material that describes a compound prismatoid when deployed, an air pump for inflating the foot elevator, an electric operated vibrator that can provide movement of the surface of the foot elevator during use. The foot elevator is designed to provide relief and relaxing feeling to the lower extremities of the human body.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a massaging apparatus that faithfully incorporates the rhythm or melody of a music source and performs massage with accents arranged more effectively based on these. A massaging apparatus of the present invention comprises massaging mechanisms (4, 5) that give mechanical impulses to a body by driving motors (5a, 10, 11), and a control device (13) that controls operations of the motors. The control device (13) comprises a waveform converter (18) having a waveform converting circuit for converting a waveform of an audio signal input from a sound source (A), such as a smoothing circuit, a differentiating circuit, or an integrating circuit, and a specific frequency band signal selecting unit (17) having a low pass filter, a high pass filter, and a band pass filter. In accordance with a control signal output from the waveform converter (18) and the specific frequency band signal selecting unit (17), the operations of the motors are controlled.

Abstract: Therapy patches are disclosed which are designed to deliver vibration and heat (or cold) to human skin so as to provide muscle relief. These patches have a chemical pouch that generates heat or cold upon initiation. They also have a motor and battery to provide a vibration source. Forms of the invention have an adhesive so that the patch can be attached to the skin (and thus need not be manually held in place during use). Kits are also provided in which the motor and battery can be used with a string of linked, severable replacement pouches. Methods of using these patches are also disclosed.

Abstract: A massage bed includes a frame with four sides. The frame has multiple seats mounted at the four sides. Multiple elastic straps are mounted by the seats and interleavedly extend between the opposite sides in longitudinal and transversal directions. Multiple massage members are individually mounted on the transversal elastic straps. Multiple clamping members are respectively mounted cross points of the longitudinal and transversal elastic straps. A cover with good elasticity and air permeability is spread over the frame. Whereby, the massage bed has a good air permeability and is easy to maintain.

Abstract: A vibratory exercise apparatus capable of providing sufficient vertical movement force is provided that adopts a structure of a bobbin coil connected with a vibration plate employed in a magnetic gap of a magnetic circuit using a permanent magnet that can generate a strong magnetic force, thereby providing sufficient vertical movement force to the vibration plate for vibratory exercise.

Abstract: A variable exercise apparatus comprises a frame structure member a user support member having a seat, and a user engagement member. The back end of the user engagement member is pivotally mounted to the frame structure member. An engagement assembly is mounted to the front end of the user engagement member via an assembly support capable of moving in the upward and downward directions. The lower end of the assembly support is connected by a wheel member to a guide member, which is mounted on the frame structure member. The user sits in the seat and pushes against the engagement assembly, with the general thigh portion of the leg, in either the downward, upward, and/or side directions. The wheel member will follow the contour of the guide member.

Abstract: A changing pad cover having two generally parallel vinylized/fabric layers spaced-apart and four upright sides connecting each spaced-apart layer. One or both ends of the cover may have its raised sides contoured-shaped on its upper edge to allow for the upper layer of the cover to conform to the contoured upper surface shape of the pad. The cover is secured at one end with a closure device such as a hook and loop fastener. The vinylized layer comprises a clear liquid impermeable layer, which is superimposed in a face-to-face relationship with an underlying fabric material. The fabric material has decorative visual art indicia depicted on the fabric material. The cover may optionally include a heating pad and/or a vibrating pad in an underlying relationship to the fabric material of the upper portion of the cover or integral to the fabric material. An alternative embodiment includes the top and sides of the cover only.

Abstract: A mattress cover with massaging mechanism and heating element built in that includes a foam padding structure, positionable over the top of a mattress and having a cavity provided therein, a padding structure cover and a number of multi-fold, massaging ridge members that pass through the cavity and into connection with a drive mechanism. The drive mechanism being controlled by a remote control unit provided to allow a user to adjust the frequency and intensity of the massage, providing movement of the multi-fold, massaging ridge members generated by operation of the drive mechanism while laying down on the padding structure cover; a heating element is optionally added to the padding structure to cover across the user to receive heat treatment while receiving a massage.

Abstract: A myotherapy message device for the treatment of lower back myofosical pains having two laterally spaced massage heads each having a vibrator, and optionally a heater, disposed in the massage head, an apparatus for positioning the message heads vertically and laterally permitting a user to lay upon the device for relief of myofascial pains. A method for relieving myofascial pains involves contacting the affected muscles with the two laterally spaced massage heads and applying pressure, vibration and optionally heat to the areas of contact thereby relieving tension in the muscles.

Abstract: Foot elevator comprising a compound prismatoid capable of controlled vertical and horizontal expansion is described. The foot elevator comprising an inflatable material that describes a compound prismatoid when deployed, an air pump for inflating the foot elevator, an electric operated vibrator that can provide movement of the surface of the foot elevator during use. The foot elevator is designed to provide relief and relaxing feeling to the lower extremities of the human body.

Abstract: A cushion/backrest including an integrated reading lamp tethered at the end of a flexible member is disclosed for providing the user with a source of light for reading or watching television. The cushion may also include built in massage motors for providing the user with a massaging action to the back. Controls for adjusting the massaging action and the reading lamp may be incorporated in an armrest.

Abstract: The invention is a synchronous impact table (the impact table). The impact table includes a support system having a control system therein, a power system coupled to the control system, a lift system coupled to the power system and the support system, and a patient support system coupled to the lift system. By providing a synchronous percussion wave to a user continuously over time, body and jaw alignment can be enhanced, soft connective tissue can return to its natural position, and body fluids can again flow and balance more naturally.

Abstract: A body support that can prevent bed sores (decubiti) has a first frame with a first plurality of parallel bands, and a second frame with a second plurality of parallel bands. The first plurality of bands is interdigitated with the second plurality of parallel bands. A driver can reciprocate the first plurality of parallel bands, and the second plurality of parallel bands. The driver produces relative motion between the first and the second plurality of parallel bands. A replacement band can be attached end to end with a selected one of the bands of the first and the second plurality of parallel bands. Then the selected one of the bands can be pulled in a direction to insert the replacement band into a position originally occupied by the selected one of the bands.

Abstract: A programmable digital-controlling massage machine includes a table, a carriage assembly, a massage device and a digital-controlling device. The table has a top for a user to lay down on. The carriage assembly is attached to the table and is controlled by the digital-controlling device. The massage device in mounted in the carriage assembly and will be moved to a position corresponding to a channel point of the body. The massage device can use vibrations, infrared heat, compressed air or the combinations to press or rub the channel point. A user can input data about own channel points through a disk, which is made prior to the massage operation.

Abstract: A hair care unit comprising a hair care chair, a washing basin positioned with respect to said hair care chair so as to be adapted for washing thereat a head of a person sitting in said hair care chair, and a massage device positioned with respect to said hair care chair so as to be operative to massage a portion of the person sitting in said hair care chair other than the head of the person.

Abstract: A vibro-tactile cutaneous alert stimulation and massaging system for equipment such as a vehicle includes a pad; a heater element, and motorized vibrators in respective regions of the pad; a plurality of vibratory transducers for location relative to plural zones of the seat, each transducer being responsive to a transducer power signal; a microprocessor controller having program and variable memory and an input and output interface; an array of input elements connected to the input interface for signaling the microprocessor in response to operator input, the signaling including an intensity control value, a plurality of mode signals, and a plurality of region signals relating transducers to be enabled; and a driver circuit responsive to the output interface for producing the power signal separately for each of the transducers.

Abstract: A therapeutic bed mattress. In one embodiment, the bed mattress includes a mattress frame (1A), rope elements (26) are secured substantially to an upper surface of the bed frame. The rope elements are secured between at least two sides of the bed frame. At least one vibration member (16) is attached to and below the rope elements. The vibration member includes a shaft (12), a pulley (13) attached axially to one end of the shaft, and a counterweight (11) attached to the shaft. At least one motor (10) including an output shaft (12) and a motor pulley (14) axially attached to the output shaft vibrates the rope elements. At least one belt (9) is secured between the pulley of the vibration member and the motor pulley of the motor, such that when the motor is powered, the output shaft of the motor rotates the motor pulley which rotates the belt such that the pulley of the vibration member is rotated to rotate the shaft of the vibration member and the counterweight, in order to vibrate the rope elements.

Abstract: A device for toning the pubococcygeus (PC) muscles is provided. These feminine toning balls comprise a durable device having metal balls connected to each other with a cord and a hard rubber exterior coating, with the cord extending from end of the toning balls for easy retrieval. The coating seamlessly covers said metal balls and is thick enough for the toning balls to withstand repeated used. There are 2 to 5 spherical or ovate balls in a set, which can be used to promote vaginal health and sexual enjoyment.

Abstract: A device for vibratory stimulation on the human body comprises a support platform, a panel supported by the platform and forming a standing surface for a person using the device, and a vibrator for imparting to the panel a vibratory movement. Two standards are mounted to the platform at opposite sides of the panel, forming handles for the person standing on the standing surface between the standards to hold on. A sensor is provided for sensing the load on the panel or on the standards exerted by the person standing on the standing surface. A control unit is connected with the sensor and the vibrator for controlling the operation of the vibrator in dependence on the load sensed by the sensor.

Abstract: A bed assembly includes a base, a frame supported by the base, a deck supported by the frame, and a unit received in an opening formed in an upwardly-facing top surface of the deck so that the unit is accessible from the top side of the deck.

Abstract: A multisensory stimulation system and method of use. The system includes a housing articulate on a support so as to align a marked viewport with an individual. The housing defines a viewing chamber which is an extension of a reflective light and image optical system chamber which receives light and images from one or more video monitors or images projectors and, in some embodiments, from alternate sources such as black lights and strobe light devices. The system also includes an aromatic sensory component, tactile sensation devices, an audio input system, and audio delivery devices.